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Golfers teed off for a good cause at the eighth annual Kelowna Golf and Country Club Charity Golf Tournament.
Funds from the event will benefit the Okanagan YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign through 2019.
“We are so incredibly grateful that the tournament committee selected the YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign as the recipient of the tournament proceeds,” said the YMCA’s Rhonda Zakala.
“Our communities are facing growing challenges vulnerable families, unhealthy lifestyles and, with that, social isolation. This donation will provide financial assistance to low-income families so they have equal access to Y programs, memberships and child care programs,” Zakala added.
One hundred and twenty golfers participated, hitting the greens on July 24. Funds were raised through sponsorships, donations and a raffle. Over $60,000 was raised.
“We selected the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign due to the Y’s positive proven impact and that 100 per cent of the proceeds go directly to their supportive programming without any administration costs…. We stand proud today, able to announce these funds collected for this great cause,” said co-chair Dr. John Weisbeck.
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